Seilhamer v. Guitar Center Stores - Employee Wage and Hour Settlement
What happened
Guitar Center Stores, Inc. is accused of wage and hour violations affecting non-exempt employees. The settlement will provide back wages and other relief to eligible employees, as well as penalties under California's Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA).
Do you qualify?
Non-exempt employees who worked for Guitar Center Stores, Inc. during the Class Period (January 11, 2020 through July 11, 2025). For PAGA penalties, all non-exempt employees who worked during the PAGA Period (January 11, 2022 through July 11, 2025) qualify as Aggrieved Employees.
How to file
Do nothing to participate in the settlement and receive an Individual Class Payment and/or Individual PAGA Payment. If you disagree with the number of workweeks or pay periods recorded, you must submit a written challenge by September 1, 2026. You can opt-out of the Class Settlement by submitting a written Request for Exclusion to the Administrator by September 1, 2026.
Common questions
- Is the Seilhamer v. Guitar Center Stores - Employee Wage and Hour Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Atticus Administration is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at caemployeesettlementguitarcenter.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
- How long until I get paid from the Seilhamer v. Guitar Center Stores - Employee Wage and Hour Settlement?
- Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for October 2, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
- What happens if I do nothing?
- You receive no payment, and in most class actions you also give up the right to sue Guitar Center Stores, Inc. separately over these same claims. To keep that right you must opt out (exclude yourself) by September 1, 2026.
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This summary was generated from public settlement documents and may contain errors. Confirm eligibility, deadlines, and payment terms on the official settlement website before filing. ClaimWatch is not a law firm and this is not legal advice. Filing a claim is free.
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